Tumblong

Families with children are common here, as the proportion of children under 15 is much higher than in most similar areas. While the typical resident is 42, the community includes a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 5.3%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most people claim Australian, English, Scottish or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home by 86.7% of the population, and no one uses another language as their primary tongue. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

Faith is more common here than in most similar areas, with 61.3% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.1%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Formal qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school in Year 10, and certificates are the most common qualification.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,524, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Around 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, putting them around the middle for similar areas.

A long-term health condition affects 30.7% of residents, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.8% volunteering and 21.2% providing unpaid care. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in other areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 12 years, which is far younger than the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is $450 per week.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high number of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Large homes are the norm, as 97.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Rents are much lower than the national average at $188 per week, and typical mortgage payments are also well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus routes, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major employers for 23.6% of the workforce. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, and 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service or grocery store.